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EnviroSpark just got $50M, and it’s ready to hire Tesla Supercharger team talent
Thanks to a new $50 million investment, Atlanta-based EV charging company EnviroSpark wants to hire as many of the Tesla Supercharger team as possible.
Expand Expanding CloseI got a rare look behind the scenes at Ananda’s e-bike systems factory in China
I recently took a trip to China in order to see for myself how many of the e-bike drive systems and components we use daily in the West were originally designed and produced. And no journey to view the origins of the most popular e-bike components would be complete without a visit to Ananda, one of the largest and most advanced OEMs in the industry.
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BP pulse, the fossil fuel giant’s EV charging division, is asking property owners left in the dark by Elon Musk firing Tesla’s charging team to give them a call as it plans to scoop up some of the sites.
Expand Expanding CloseThis new Texas power company’s electricity comes with a home battery
Base Power just became the only licensed electricity provider in Texas to offer customers an all-in-one monthly energy service, home battery, and installation, and solar isn’t required.
Expand Expanding CloseTesla loses another manager to layoffs – but this one quit due to morale
The Tesla layoff saga continues, with a manager leaving the company after 7 years. But this time, the manager wasn’t laid off, but rather left on his own volition due to the effect that layoffs had on morale.
Expand Expanding CloseSave $300 on Rad Power e-bikes with free extra battery promos starting from $1,399, Husqvarna 24-inch Hedge Master, and more
All work and no play definitely makes summer dull, and today’s Green Deals are here to both help speed up the necessities so you can jump into the fun and go! Leading the pack is the Rad Power Mother’s Day sale that is offering up to $300 off e-bikes, as well as free extra batteries, and even discounts on a particular accessory for your smaller passengers – starting from $1,399. It is joined by both the return of the Husqvarna 24-inch Hedge Master Cordless Electric Trimmer to $240, as well as the Rachio 3rd Gen Smart 4-Zone Sprinkler Controller to $99. Plus, more hangover Green Deals still alive and well.
Head below for other New Green Deals we’ve found today and, of course, Electrek’s best EV buying and leasing deals. Also, check out the new Electrek Tesla Shop for the best deals on Tesla accessories.
Expand Expanding CloseSunrun sets a record in California with the US’s largest virtual power plant
Sunrun (Nasdaq: RUN) has networked more than 16,200 customers’ solar + storage systems to support California’s electrical grid during the summer months.
Expand Expanding CloseBig Willy style! Will Smith is the latest team owner to join the E1 electric boat racing series
Young electric boat racing series E1 continues to garner star power as it continues its inaugural UIM World Championship season. Actor, producer, and musician Will Smith and his team, Westbrook Racing, have joined E1 to compete against several other big names in sports and entertainment.
Expand Expanding CloseTrump reportedly told oil execs he’ll end electric car incentives for $1 billion in donations
Donald Trump has reportedly told oil executives that he will end electric car incentives if they contribute $1 billion to his election campaign.
Expand Expanding CloseNIO rolls 500,000th production vehicle off assembly line as the premium EV leader in China
Chinese premium EV developer NIO celebrated a production milestone this week, rolling its 500,000th passenger vehicle off its assembly line at its F2 plant in Hefei. The company held a ceremony attended by NIO founder, chairman, and CEO William Li as it continues its reign as a leader in its given segment in China while simultaneously expanding globally.
Expand Expanding CloseFord backtracks on BEV commitments in Europe and may sell ICE models beyond 2030
Ford Europe is reportedly flirting with the idea of adjusting its electrification strategy in the region as BEV sales have been slow to take off. Originally, the European arm of Ford Motor Company said it would only sell battery-electric models by 2030, but that commitment could soon change.
Expand Expanding CloseU9 supercars from BYD’s new Yangwang brand are en route to the UK to compete at Goodwood
BYD’s young performance EV brand Yangwang wants to turn some heads in Europe by debuting its U9 supercar at the 2024 Goodwood Festival of Speed. The annual event hasn’t seen many Chinese entrants, but Yangwang has at least two cars on their way to the UK to show performance enthusiasts the potential of its e⁴ platform technology.
Expand Expanding CloseTesla is about to remove steering wheel nag with new Full Self-Driving update
Tesla is planning to remove the steering wheel nag, which alerts drivers to apply torque on the steering wheel, with a new Supervised Full Self-Driving (FSD) update coming next week.
Expand Expanding CloseAmazon puts first electric semi trucks into ocean freight operation
Southern California truck spotters will have plenty of electric semi trucks to watch out for as Amazon adds fifty Class 8 EVs to its commercial fleet.
Expand Expanding ClosePolestar 2 lease price drops to $299 a month thanks to new $10k discount
Thanks to the $10,000 Polestar Clean Vehicle Incentive introduced last week, 2024 Polestar 2 lease prices are now over $120 a month cheaper.
Expand Expanding CloseCheck out the ‘world’s first’ DC-to-DC solar-powered EV charger
California-based Enteligent is accepting pre-orders for what it claims is the world’s first DC-to-DC solar-powered EV charger.
Expand Expanding CloseElon Musk outlines upcoming Tesla Full Self-Driving updates
Elon Musk has given an update with an outline for Tesla’s upcoming Full Self-Driving (FSD) software updates.
Expand Expanding CloseSave up to $400 on NIU electric scooters starting from $210, Anker SOLIX C800 Plus, EGO Power+ pole saw, and more
Headlining today’s Green Deals is the NIU Mother’s Day sale that is taking up to 46% off a selection of electric scooters, like the KQi1 Pro Electric Kick Scooter at $270. It is joined by Anker’s latest C800 Plus Portable Power Station that’s fallen back to its $499 low, as well as the EGO Power+ 10-inch Telescopic LED Cut Line Indicator Pole Saw Kit at $304. Plus, more hangover Green Deals still alive and well.
Head below for other New Green Deals we’ve found today and, of course, Electrek’s best EV buying and leasing deals. Also, check out the new Electrek Tesla Shop for the best deals on Tesla accessories.
Expand Expanding CloseDaimler Truck just debuted an autonomous electric semi-truck
Daimler Truck North America has just debuted a demonstrator electric semi-truck with autonomous driving technology.
Expand Expanding CloseStellantis’ joint venture in China to launch soon and is confirmed as ‘Leapmotor International’
Approximately six months after taking a $1.6 billion stake in Chinese OEM Leapmotor, Stellantis is reportedly poised to officially launch a new joint venture between the two automakers to sell the former’s China-built EVs globally. The joint venture is expected to be announced very soon as Leapmotor International.
Expand Expanding CloseFisker files bankruptcy equivalent in Austria to gain ‘breathing room’ amid Ocean production halt
It has been a turbulent couple of months since Fisker Inc. posted its Q4 2023 financial report and relayed concerns it could continue business in EVs. Fisker’s Austrian arm has reportedly filed for reorganization and court protection from creditors – the equivalent to Chapter 11 Bankruptcy in the US.
Expand Expanding CloseSomeone tried to smuggle two Tesla Cybertrucks into Russia
The Lithuanian customs have detained two Tesla Cybertrucks, which they suspect were going to be smuggled into Russia.
Expand Expanding CloseHere are the best electric bikes you can buy at every price level in May 2024
I’ve spent countless hours here at Electrek doing detailed hands-on testing of hundreds of electric bikes. Through thousands of miles of riding, I’ve learned these e-bikes inside and out, top to bottom and front to back. That dedication to real-world e-bike testing has helped me find the best electric bicycles on the market for just about any budget.
Below are some of the top e-bikes I’ve hand-tested for every price range, current as of May 2024. Spring is finally upon us (at least, here in the Northern Hemisphere) and riding season is gearing up! Just like the ultra-competitive e-bike selling year in 2023, this year has turned into the year of the e-bike sales. So check out the awesome e-bikes below, any one of which could become your next electric bike.
Expand Expanding CloseTesla is being probed by DOJ ‘securities or wire fraud’ over self-driving claims
Tesla is reportedly being probed by the Department of Justice over whether its self-driving claims could constitute “securities or wire fraud.”
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